Hi,
Yes, it applies to all relays, independent of their flags (exit, guard,
middle.).
Thank you!
Gus
···
On Fri, Feb 06, 2026 at 10:58:43AM +0100, Tor-relay wrote:
Hi,
I have a question regarding the following FAQ entry:
“Q: I'm operating a Tor relay, can I run a Snowflake proxy on the same IP?
A: It might not be helpful for censored users as Tor relays are frequently
blocked in censored regions.”Does this limitation also apply to non-exit relays, or is it mainly a
concern for exit relays?Thanks in advance.
On Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 17:34 gus via tor-relays < > tor-relays@lists.torproject.org> wrote:
> Dear relay operators,
>
> The Snowflake network is currently overloaded and we need more Snowflake
> proxies.
>
> If you have spare bandwidth or available servers, please consider
> running Snowflake proxies.
>
> As online censorship continues to increase around the world --
> particularly with the recent Internet restrictions in Iran[1] --, we are
> seeing a significant increase on snowflake usage. We urgently need more
> Snowflake proxies to help handle this surge and ensure that users can
> continue to access the open Internet.
>
> Please share this call with your friends, communities, hackerspaces and
> anyone who may be able to help!
>
> Gus
>
> ### How to help
>
> There are multiple ways to run snowflake proxies:
>
> - Option 1: Run a browser-based proxy. Click the link below, switch it
> ON and leave the tab open: https://embed-snowflake.torproject.org/
>
> - Option 2: Install Snowflake browser extension:
> Snowflake
>
> - Option 3: Run Snowflake standalone proxy (recommended for relay
> operators):
> Tor Project | Snowflake
>
> - Option 4: Install Orbot (iOS/Android) and enable Kindness mode.
> https://orbot.app/
>
> ### FAQ for relay operators
>
> Q: I'm operating a Tor relay, can I run a Snowflake proxy on the same IP?
> A: It might not be helpful for censored users as Tor relays are
> frequently blocked on censored regions.
>
> Q: I'm operating a Tor bridge, can I run a Snowflake proxy on the same IP?
> A: It might expose your bridge IP address and censors might take this
> opportunity to block your bridge.
>
> Q: Can I run Snowflake proxy for a short period?
> A: Yes. Proxies can run for any amount of time. Even short periods help
> increase available capacity.
>
> Q: Do I need to share my Snowflake proxy manually?
> A: No. Your proxy is automatically distributed by the Snowflake broker.
> After setup, no further action is required.
>
> Q: Where can I see Snowflake proxy statistics?
> A: Snowflake proxy statistics are available from Tor Collector. You can
> download the data here:
> Index of /recent/snowflakes
>
> [1] Censorship analysis in Iran:
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